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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Monday, July 26, 2021

26 July - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10:30 pm MDT

SHARYL ATTKISSON SHOCKINGLY LONG LIST OF SIDE EFFECTS OF COVID JAB ARE JUST A PORTION
Sharyl Attkison lists just some of the many side effects of the covid jab. https://archive.is/WR0f2 I am not sure exactly what her source is but it appears to be one of the ever changing and contradictory CDC, Vaers sources citing a much lower death toll of circa 4000. That is circa 40% of the reports of death on Open Vaers, the most authoritative, passive surveillance tool of the CDC, FDA where doctors are required to submit adverse events by law (though there are reports of doctors refusing to do so!) as part of Emergency Use Authorization. It is a felony to submit a fake repo... read more
BIDEN AND HARRIS SOMEHOW PERSUADED REPUBLICANS TO REFUSE THE VACCINE, BUT NOT DEMOCRATS
I don't care that Arkansas governor-to-be Sarah Huckabee Sanders refers to "the Trump vaccine" in her recent op-ed, in which she urges readers to get inoculated against COVID. And I'm not surprised that she lies in this passage: When the Trump administration initiated Operation Warp Speed in May 2020, the president stated that a vaccine would become available by December of that year at the very latest. From the moment he made his announcement, the "expert" class tried to undermine those statements with baseless fear-mongering. The New York Times ran an opinion piece claiming that... read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Cuba News Links 23-26 July 2021
26 July 2021 — The New Dark Age Standing with the Cuban People Mexico Readies Navy Ships To Bring Food, Supplies To Cuba https://popularresistance.org/mexico-readies-navy-ships-to-bring-food-supplies-to-cuba/ On Contact: The Life And Work Of Susan Sontag https://popularresistance.org/on-contact-the-life-and-work-of-susan-sontag/ Jabberwocky Theater https://dissidentvoice.org/2021/07/jabberwocky-theater/ Former Heads Of State, Politicians, Artists, And Intellectuals Call On Biden To ‘Let Cuba Live’ https://popularresistance.org/former-heads-of-state-politicians-artists-and-intellectu... read more
Exclusive preview of Harry s memoir
With polls showing Harry s attacks on William are actually making William more popular, I managed to obtain an exclusive excerpt (at least so it was claimed by a secretive source, who was not former BMGF staffer and current chief of staff of the Sussexes Catherine St Laurent) of Harry s memoirs, part of a four book deal. https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harrys-tellall-memoir-will-boost-prince-williams-popularity/news-story/a1a96a1cbc72099133be463a94e578e9 Disclaimer. This may not have been a genuine source and the excerpt may not be authentic. In ... read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Security tip: Next time you stay at a hotel, turn on your VPN
If you are someone who has multiple devices regularly accessing the internet, you probably know you need a secure connection to protect sensitive data. The best way to do this is with a virtual private network (VPN). But did you know that a VPN service can be a multi-purpose digital survival tool away from home? read more
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Sulawesi, Indonesia
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Sulawesi, Indonesia at 12:09 UTC on July 26, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter was located 98 km (61 miles) WNW...... Read more » read more
WATCH: Police Cross Paths With Innocent Mentally Ill Man, Kill His Dog, Put Him in ICU
[image: police]An innocent mentally ill man was standing in a parking lot harming no one when police approached him, killed his dog, and beat him to the point of hospitalization. read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Top U.S. Doctor Says U.S. Headed In The ‘Wrong Direction’ On Covid-19. New Mask Mandates And A Third Booster Shot Is Being Considered
TAPPER: "Do you think masks should be brought back for vaccinated Americans?" FAUCI: "This is under active consideration... Yes, I am part of the discussion." pic.twitter.com/nJ9Om22rwi — Benny (@bennyjohnson) July 25, 2021 *SKY News:* *COVID-19: US 'going in the wrong direction' on coronavirus as cases almost triple, Dr Anthony Fauci says* COVID-19 cases have nearly tripled in the US over the last two weeks, driven by the explosion of the Delta variant, and especially in pockets of the South where vaccine hesitancy is high. The US is "going in the wrong direction" on coronaviru... read more
Boris Johnson’s Net Zero goal in disarray as Rishi Sunak baulks at the £1.4trillion cost
By Paul Homewood I have long believed that the climate agenda would soon start unravelling once the public found out how much they would have to pay for it: As part of the net zero plan –which would decarbonise the economy by 2050 – No 10 had been expectedContinue reading "Boris Johnson’s Net Zero goal in disarray as Rishi Sunak baulks at the £1.4trillion cost" read more
Offshore power ‘will fail without subsidies’
By Paul Homewood Most wind farms in Britain will not be economically viable when existing subsidies end and will close prematurely without further revenue support, new analysis suggests. A report commissioned by SSE has found that the huge expansion of wind power in the UK is likely to push wholesale electricity prices soContinue reading "Offshore power ‘will fail without subsidies’" read more
How a Feminist Icon Helped Women Enhance the War Effort
*Warfare History Network* *World War II, United States* Rosie the Riveter posters showcased drastic social change that also helped the economy. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *According to the NPS, “Women responded to the call to work differently depending on age, race, class, marital status, and number of children. Half of the women who took war jobs were minority and lower class women who were already in the workforce. They switched from lower paying, traditionally female jobs to higher paying factory jobs. But even more women were needed, so companies recruited women just... read more
Nihil Novi on the EU Eastern Flank After Germany’s Upcoming Elections
*Justyna Zajac* *EU-Russia Relations, * Any initiative on the part of Berlin to ease European-Russian tensions will almost certainly be received in some European capitals with apprehension. Regardless of the result of Germany’s upcoming elections, European-Russian relations will doubtless improve in the coming years. Although the future German government is likely to favor Europe’s engagement with Russia, several European Union countries are reluctant to engage unconditionally in dialogue with the Kremlin. Five out of six major political parties running for the parliamentary seat... read more
K2 Black Panther: The Most Expensive (And Lethal?) Tank on Earth
*Caleb Larson* *K2 Black Panther, * According to the Guinness World Records organization, the indigenously-developed K2 Black Panther tank is the most expensive tank in the world at $8.5 million dollars. This is for a good reason though: the K2 has a number of features that make it incredibly capable--and quite deadly on the battlefield. According to the Guinness World Records organization, the indigenously-developed K2 Black Panther tank is the most expensive tank in the world at $8.5 million dollars. This is for a good reason though: the K2 has a number of features that make i... read more
Quad Rising: Can America’s Newest Asian Alliance Take on China?
*James Holmes* *The Quad, Asia* Cultural affinities are probably still a net plus for the Quad—but clearly the members have some baggage to overcome. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The U.S.-India agreements do not add up to a political commitment of any kind, let alone a mutual defense pact. They do provide the option to work together, and thus grant the partners freedom of maneuver in trying circumstances. The Quad is more of an *entente cordiale* than an Asian NATO. Whither the “Quad”? Is the Quad, or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue—a loose grouping of likeminded Indo-Pac... read more
How Russia Plans to Kill the US Air Force in a War (Think Stealth F-22s)
*Caleb Larson* *Russian Military, * Russia inherited a dizzyingly large number of surface-to-air missiles from the Soviet Union and has also improved upon Soviet designs since. Here is a rundown of the notable parts of S-family. Russia inherited a dizzyingly large number of surface-to-air missiles from the Soviet Union and has also improved upon Soviet designs since. Here is a rundown of the notable parts of S-family. The first surface-to-air guided missile system was the S-25 Berkut family of SAMs which were deployed by the Soviet Union for a whopping 27 years— from 1955 to 198... read more
Belgorod: Russia's Stealth Submarine Has the Navy Really Confused
*Caleb Larson* *Belgorod, * One of Russia’s largest and most complex submarines, the K-329 Belgorod, has officially started its sea trials, as per expert naval analysis. One of Russia’s largest and most complex submarines, the K-329 Belgorod, has officially started its sea trials, as per expert naval analysis. The Belgorod is one of the largest submarines in terms of displacement in existence today, exceeded only by the Soviet — now Russian — Typhoon class, which is coincidentally the largest submarine ever built. The design is also larger than the American Ohio-class submarines,... read more
The U.S. Marine Corps’ Newest Grenade Is Insane (It Flies)
*Caleb Larson* *Flying Grenade, * Pretty Amazing: Not only does the little exploding drone fly, but it can also be equipped with a camera, as well as a variety of other payloads. *Pretty Amazing: Not only does the little exploding drone fly, but it can also be equipped with a camera, as well as a variety of other payloads.* *Drone40: A New Drone Is Coming for the USMC* The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is testing out a unique — and potentially game-changing drone. Unlike most drones, however, this little gadget, called the Drone40, can be launched from standard 40mm grenade ... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
At 13, Brazil’s Rayssa Leal wins silver medal in skateboarding in Tokyo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rayssa Leal was one of Brazil's medal hopes in the women's street skateboarding competition, the first of its kind at the Olympics. At just 13 years old, she did not disappoint, becoming the youngest Brazilian woman to win a medal at the Olympics. The athlete from Maranhão won the bronze […] The post At 13, Brazil’s Rayssa Leal wins silver medal in skateboarding in Tokyo appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
Olympics Opening Ceremony Ratings Are A Bust In The U.S.
*Axios:* *Olympics opening ceremony ratings fall to 33-year low* Ratings for the Olympic Games opening ceremony were down 36% compared to 2016, according to preliminary numbers from NBC Universal. Why it matters: The figures for the Tokyo Games event mark the lowest audience for an Olympics opening ceremony event in over three decades, per Reuters. * Roughly $1 billion has been spent on advertising around the Olympics. Ratings are the only real metric marketers can use to justify much of that spend. By the numbers: About 17 million people watched the event on broadcast and ... read more
Organizing Notes16 hours ago
Japan teams up with U.S. for 'regime change' in Beijing & Moscow
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers important message to Japan about Kuril Islands and the potential peace treaty. He begins by sharing how some in Japan believe it was the former Soviet Union that dropped the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. History is being re-written by Tokyo and Washington as they join in a fascist alliance to attempt 'regime change' in Beijing and Moscow. How will this turn out for the pair of imperial nations? How will this turn out for the world? *(Be sure to hit the CC - English subtitles)* read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil’s consumer confidence reaches highest level in 9 months
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Consumer confidence in Brazil reached its highest level in nine months in July due to improved perception of expectations for the coming months. The Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) data released Monday showed that the Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) rose 1.3 points in July, reaching its fourth consecutive high, 82.2 points. […] The post Brazil’s consumer confidence reaches highest level in 9 months appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil’s Central Bank lifts inflation to 6.56% and forecasts Selic at 7% this year -Focus report
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The financial market has raised forecasts for inflation, the Selic rate, and the country's gross domestic product (GDP). The Central Bank's Focus market report on Monday (26) estimated that inflation, as measured by the National Wide Consumer Price Index (IPCA), will end this year at a cumulative 6.56%. The Selic […] The post Brazil’s Central Bank lifts inflation to 6.56% and forecasts Selic at 7% this year -Focus report appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Turcopolier17 hours ago
” … ex-White House doc, predicts Biden will be forced to resign.”
“Rep. Ronny Jackson, the former White House physician-turned-congressman, says he’s “terrified for our country” in the wake of President Joe Biden’s televised town hall this week — and doubts whether the commander in chief has the cognitive ability to make it through a full … Continue reading → read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. is headed in the "wrong direction" on the pandemic and the CDC is considering recommending that vaccinated people wear masks in public. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, says he's "very frustrated." https://t.co/cCjuazwzHC — The Associated Press (@AP) July 25, 2021 AP Interview: A senior American diplomat calls on China to look beyond differences and work with the U.S. as a responsible global power on difficult issues such as climate and the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/eZLLQFcUtT — The Associated Press (@AP) July 26, 2021 Afgha... read more
How a US Navy Submarine Secretly Tapped Russia's Undersea Cables
*Caleb Larson* *US Navy, * A nuclear-powered American spy sub just off the Soviet coast at the bottom of the ocean—what could go wrong? A nuclear-powered American spy sub just off the Soviet coast at the bottom of the ocean—what could go wrong? *The Prize* One of the Soviet Union’s important naval bases was located on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Russia’s far east. The peninsula abuts the Sea of Okhotsk, a large bay west of Kamchatka and northeast of Japan. Though very far from Moscow, the Kamchatka Peninsula naval base was connected to another naval base at Vladivostok, near th... read more
China's New Type-39C 'Stealth' Submarine: A Special Forces Monster?
*Caleb Larson* *Chinese Navy, * The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s newest submarine, tentatively dubbed the Type-039C, splashed across headlines earlier last month when social media sleuthing revealed the new submarine transitioning a body of water with assistance from several tugboats. The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s newest submarine, tentatively dubbed the Type-039C, splashed across headlines earlier last month when social media sleuthing revealed the new submarine transitioning a body of water with assistance from several tugboats. Though a flurry of information about th... read more
Britain's FV510 Warrior IFV: Overrated or Underappreciated?
*Charlie Gao* *Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Europe* Modernization efforts seem to be working, at least on paper. *Here's What You Need to Know: *Despite continued investment by the UK, the WCSP kept plodding along with continual delays and cost overruns. Britain’s FV510 Warrior IFV has never had a good record as an infantry fighting vehicle. While its protection and mobility are decent, the armament has long been maligned by analysts and its users. Compared to contemporary American and Soviet IFVs, the Warrior’s turret lacked any kind of FCS or stabilization. The 30mm gun was also... read more
The Marine Corps’ New Rocket Launcher Is Ready to Unleash Hell
*Caleb Larson* *Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle, * [image: Australian soldiers assigned to 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment fire an 84 mm M3 Carl Gustave rocket launcher at Range 10, Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 20, 2014, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt] The United States Marine Corps has begun fielding a new rocket launcher, specially tailored for urban operations. The United States Marine Corps has begun fielding a new rocket launcher, specially tailored for urban operations. The rocket launcher, called M3A1 MAAWS or Mu... read more
The EU Needs to Think Long-Term in Its Relationship with Russia
*Yulia Nikitina* *EU-Russia Relations, * Disentangling long-term foreign policy priorities from the short- to medium-term domestic agenda in the United States and EU member countries might be a solution to the puzzle from the perspective of Russian decision-makers. If we look at the debates around the results of the upcoming federal elections in Germany and their influence on the EU-Russia relations two things are clear. It seems that Green Party candidate Annalena Baerbock might bring a new spiral of crisis in the EU-Russia relations by vetoing the Nord Stream II project, while... read more
The Navy's Ohio-Class Submarines Can Start a Nuclear War in Minutes
*Caleb Larson* *Ohio-class, * But know these subs come in two very different configurations. *But know these subs come in two very different configurations. * Much ink has been spilled over the U.S. Navy’s new Columbia-class submarines, the successors to the Cold War-era Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines — and for good reason. Once in service, they’ll be the most survivable leg of the United States’ nuclear triad: able to lie in wait, underwater and undetected and ready to launch nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles virtually anywhere, at a moment’s notice by... read more
Germany Will Lead the EU's Ostpolitik Even After Merkel
*Angela Stent* *EU-Russia Relations, * Despite challenges from both France and the EU's eastern members, Germany will continue to set the tone for the EU's relationship with Russia. For fifty years there has been consensus among the mainstream political parties in Germany about relations with Russia. For historical, economic and political reasons, German Ostpolitk must engage Russia, however difficult the relationship. Isolation of Russia is neither feasible nor desirable and dialogue must always be pursued. This basic consensus will not change whoever becomes chancellor, althou... read more
How a Russian Submarine (Armed with Nuclear Missiles) Fatally Exploded
*Eli Fuhrman* *Submarine Disaster, * The 667A was equipped with the D-5 launch system and carried a total of 16 R-27 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), each of which had a maximum range of 2400 km. Service on board a submarine is one of the more dangerous military occupations, with any accident or mistake potentially proving both catastrophic and deadly. That submarine service can be potentially hazardous is highlighted by the fact that the danger remains high even during regular peacetime patrols. The crew of one Cold War Soviet submarine learned this the hard way. ... read more
No Stimulus Check Yet? Know That You Can Still Get That $1400
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check, * [image: Joe Biden Stimulus] The latest estimates suggest that approximately 90 percent of eligible individuals already have gotten their hands on the $1,400 checks—but that also means that potentially millions are still left on the sidelines for this current third round of stimulus. Throughout the past several months, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have tirelessly worked around the clock to issue nearly one hundred seventy million stimulus checks that were approved under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan to ... read more
Can Annalena Baerbock Disentangle German Energy from Russia?
*Natasha Udensiva* *EU-Russia Relations, * German-Russian energy ties are more entrenched than just Nord Stream 2, but can the urgency of climate change give Baerbock the boost she needs? After Germany faced a series of devastating floods, fighting climate change might become a bigger priority. This can dramatically affect the upcoming September elections and give Annalena Baerbock, the Greens candidate, a boost in the polls. If the Greens rise to power, how will this change Germany's policies toward Russia? Baerbock has campaigned on the promise to withdraw political support fo... read more
An F-22 Stealth Fighter Flew Under an Iranian F-4 Phantom (Undetected)
*Eli Fuhrman* *F-22, * The incident demonstrates the impressive stealth characteristics of the Raptor, which was able to approach the two Iranian fighters undetected and scout out their arsenals, before scaring them off. Drones are becoming an increasingly prominent part of modern military inventories, and are now used for both reconnaissance and strike missions. Iran has been a frequent target for U.S. drone operations, and the use of unmanned platforms by both sides has been a point of contention between the two countries. In 2019, for example, Iran shot down a U.S. surveillanc... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
“State of water emergency” decreed in all the Argentine provinces of the Paraná River basin
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As a result of the “impact and consequences that the most important historical drought the last 77 years is generating in the water account of the Paraná, Paraguay and Iguazú rivers,” President Alberto Fernández has declared a “State of Hydric Emergency” for 180 days. Affected by the new regulation are […] The post “State of water emergency” decreed in all the Argentine provinces of the Paraná River basin appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
Haiti's former First Lady Martine Moise mourns during the funeral of her husband, late Haitian President Jovenel Moise who was shot dead earlier this month, at his family home in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, July 23, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Haiti's murdered president laid to rest as tensions flare* (Reuters). read more
"Cascade Of Consequences" (Excerpt)
*"Cascade Of Consequences" (Excerpt)* by Jim Quinn “There was truth and there was untruth, and if you clung to the truth even against the whole world, you were not mad.” – George Orwell, "1984" “People will agree with you only if they already agree with you. You do not change people’s minds.” – Frank Zappa "Orwell and Zappa’s words of wisdom have never been truer than they are today. The level of untruth proliferated by the government, mainstream media, central bankers, military leaders, Big Tech, Big Pharma, Big Corp., and billionaire oligarchs has reached prolific heights. We are... read more
Very bright fireball over southern Norway, hunt for meteorites underway
A very bright fireball entered Earth's atmosphere over southern Norway at around 23:09 UTC on July 24, 2021 (01:09 LT, July 25). The event lasted for about 5 seconds before the object disintegrated in a series of flashes. ​A spokesperson for the Norwegian...... Read more » read more
THANKS
I'm back. Thank you, Tom and Yas, for elevating the level of discourse while I was away. I'm not sure I can maintain the high standards, but I'll try. read more
GWPF condemns Boris Johnson’s plan for new “subsidies for the rich”
By Paul Homewood Not only is the government considering regressive road charging, it now wants ordinary households to pay for charging stations, instead of making EV drivers pay the cost: EVs, which are typically £10,000 more expensive than their petrol equivalents, are mostly bought by wealthy families as second or third […] read more
Road pricing would cut congestion- Roger Bootle
By Paul Homewood I’m surprised Roger Bootle has fallen for this nonsense. Over the years I have been a strong advocate of road pricing – that is to say, charging motorists for their use of roads. Both Labour and Conservative governments have flirted with this idea but although they have established the odd […] read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Pro-tip: When claiming to use a dataset, make sure it collects what you say it does
Irish eyes most definitely were not smiling on three papers that purported to contain data from a national repository from the Emerald Isle. The articles, which appeared in a trio of journals from Dove Medical Press — part of Taylor & Francis — were written by various researchers at Nanchang University, in China. Two of … Continue reading Pro-tip: When claiming to use a dataset, make sure it collects what you say it does read more
Widespread damaging and locally destructive winds, including potentially multiple small and fast-moving tornadoes hit South Australia
Widespread damaging and locally destructive winds including potentially multiple small and fast-moving tornadoes battered parts of South Australia, causing significant tree and property damage across Adelaide, particularly the southern suburbs, the Australian Bureau...... Read more » read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Wolf Richter: After Slashing 33% of Workers in 6 Years, Railroads Complain about Labor Shortages, amid Uproar over Slow Shipments
Railroads are finding it difficult to hire workers and their labor shortfall has prevented them from meeting transportation demand read more
World War II Battles: The Soviet Takeover of Vienna Was Brutally Efficient
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* By the morning of April 7, there was no longer a German front line in Vienna. *Key Point: *In mid-March 1945, the Joseph Stalin’s Soviet Red Army launched a major offensive with the aim of clearing Axis forces out of Hungary and forcing them back to the very borders of Hitler’s Greater German Reich. It was successful, and at 1925 hours on the 29th a “Führer Decision” finally arrived at the headquarters of Army Group South authorizing a phased withdrawal to what was called the Reichsschutzstellung—the Reich Guard Position. This positio... read more
Modern Tokyo Times18 hours ago
Great Britain win amazing Olympic gold for diving after Daley and Lee deliver
Great Britain win amazing Olympic gold for diving after Daley and Lee deliver Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The Olympic 10-meter platform for synchronized diving for men went all the way to the final dive. Even then, the amazing last dive by Cao Yuan and Chen Aisen from China had Tom Daley […] The post Great Britain win amazing Olympic gold for diving after Daley and Lee deliver first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
A Glimpse of America
Last, week, the Wall Street Journal ran an opinion piece by Joseph A. Ladapo and Harvey A. Risch. It was a breath of fresh air in this stale, overtly political summer. I spent some time on Twitter yesterday, and I... Related Stories - Cure Is A Four Letter Word - Eric Clapton Will Not Perform if there's a Back of the Bus - Moving The Goal Line to Soothe Buyer’s Remorse read more
Heavy rain and widespread damaging winds expected across parts of Western Australia
The latest in a month-long series of cold fronts to arrive in southwest Western Australia will bring a range of severe weather to the most populated regions within the state starting Monday, July 26, 2021. This front is expected to be windier than a typical front...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Daniel Ortega blocks any negotiations to ensure fair elections in Nicaragua
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A day after the latest arrest of an opposition presidential hopeful, Noel Vidaurre, Daniel Ortega reappeared in public alongside the first lady and vice president Rosario Murillo after taking part in the electoral verification day. In his brief address he attacked the U.S., mentioned Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela, and categorically […] The post Daniel Ortega blocks any negotiations to ensure fair elections in Nicaragua appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Your Immune System Could Turn COVID-19 Deadly Hidden autoimmunity may explain how the coronavirus wreaks such widespread and unpredictable harm. COVID variants Lambda and Delta Plus: All you need to know about the emerging strains Anthony Fauci defends US funding coronavirus research at Wuhan lab Child dies of plague in Colorado; officials warn of diseased animals in multiple counties Vatican reveals property holdings for first time in transparency drive Taliban in Strongest Position Since 2001 as Troops Leave Afghanistan, CIA Director Says Maine becomes first state i... read more
Massive landslide in northern India caught on video
A massive landslide caused by heavy rains hit Kinnaur District in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh on July 25, 2021, claiming the lives of 9 people and injuring 3. All of them were tourists from Delhi. Videos of the event show massive rocks tumbling down a...... Read more » read more
Hawker Typhoon: Britain's Worst Military Plane of World War II?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The Hawker Typhoon had to be able to achieve a speed of at least 400 mph at an altitude of 20,000 feet, mount twelve Browning Machine guns, and be able to carry a combination of weaponry. *Key Point: *Frantic to counter the growing aerial ascendency of the new German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter, British Fighter Command rushed 150 Hawker Typhoons in to service during the summer of 1941, with devastating results for the still teething aircraft. In 1934 the British War office accepted a new aircraft design eventually designated the Hawker ... read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Argentina reports 7,506 new Covid-19 cases and 137 deaths (July 25)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The figures indicate a decrease compared to Saturday's reported positives, with 11,136 cases. Argentina registered a daily record number of cases on May 27, when 41,080 infections were reported, while the highest number of deaths in a single day occurred on June 21, with 792. In the province of Buenos […] The post Argentina reports 7,506 new Covid-19 cases and 137 deaths (July 25) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Race for ‘flying car’ among startups nears final stage, including Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The race to put the "flying car" into operation is nearing its final stage. To date, over 100 companies have been conducting research into developing an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle, as the aircraft is officially named). But recent mergers with Spacs (companies that first go public and […] The post Race for ‘flying car’ among startups nears final stage, including Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Venezuela detects first two Delta variant cases
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "We have detected two cases of the Delta strain in Venezuela, both of them coming from abroad," he said in a statement aired by state-owned VTV channel. The president pointed out that the two cases are in isolation and are being treated. One of them is a young athlete from […] The post Venezuela detects first two Delta variant cases appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Memes that made me laugh 68
... plus a couple that made me think, gathered from the Internet over the past week. Click any image for a larger view. More next week. Peter read more
The New Dark Age19 hours ago
Blinken comes riding the Pegasus
Pegasus, the winged divine horse from Greek mythology, symbolises a range of things. The mythological salad can include many symbolic narratives — ranging from soul’s immortality to poetic inspiration — even the Marxist eschatological myth of the withering away of the state. read more
Modern Tokyo Times19 hours ago
Japan protests against the PM of Russia visiting Iturup Island: Economic changes
Japan protests against the PM of Russia visiting Iturup Island: Economic changes Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Japan made formal protests to the Russian Federation after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin visited Iturup Island in the South Kuril Islands. According to Japan, the region belongs to Japan and is called the Northern […] The post Japan protests against the PM of Russia visiting Iturup Island: Economic changes first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
CFACT20 hours ago
The Greens threaten us with floods but fail to protect against them  
Trillions for energy solutions that solve nothing, pittance for genuine protection against extreme weather. The post The Greens threaten us with floods but fail to protect against them appeared first on CFACT. read more
Electroverse20 hours ago
Heavy Snows and Freezing Lows Sweep Australia, + Step-up your Preparedness
That 'prepping window' appears to be closing, fast. The empire is crumbling. Don't go down with it... The post Heavy Snows and Freezing Lows Sweep Australia, + Step-up your Preparedness appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Michael West20 hours ago
Gas Myths: Australians pay 7th highest prices in world despite being biggest gas exporter
Australia is the biggest exporter of gas, bar none, in the world, yet we are paying the seventh-highest prices for gas in the world. Callum Foote reports on the gas cartel and the myth there is a gas “market”. read more
Gangsters Out Blog15 hours ago
VP of Modesto Hells Angels pleads guilty to drug traficking
TBM Nation is reporting that "Michael Shafer, 33, of Modesto, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced." "According to court documents, Shafer was the Vice President of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Modesto in 2019. As part of a years-long investigation into the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, investigators obtained a court-authorized wiretap for Shafer’s phone. The wiretapped calls and messages sho... read more
Typhoon "In-Fa" makes landfall in Zhejiang, forces 1.5 million people to evacuate, China
Typhoon "In-Fa" made landfall in the Putuo District of the city of Zhoushan, China's eastern province of Zhejiang at 04:30 UTC on July 25, 2021. At the time of landfall, In-Fa had a maximum wind speed of 137 km/h (85 mph), according to China...... Read more » read more
South Korea Too Preoccupied with Survival to be Asia’s Sweden
*Denny Roy* *South Korea, Asia* South Korea’s circumstances may garner sympathy and a measure of respect, but they are not conducive to the country gaining global recognition as a transcendent authority on how to improve the international system. The countries widely known as “middle powers” typically qualify through both physical and behavioral characteristics. The physical characteristics include territory, population, economy, and military forces that are larger than those of a “small” power but smaller than those of a great or major power. By that criterion, the Republic of K... read more
The Horrific Way a Navy Submarine Crew Died: The Sub Split in 6 Pieces
*Eli Fuhrman* *Thresher Disaster, * In 2019, retired U.S. Navy Captain James Bryant sued the Navy for the release of documents related to the Thresher’s sinking. The Navy was ordered to release said documents, and began doing so in batches. The United States Navy’s submarine fleet is the world’s most capable fleet of undersea military vessels, as well as one of the world’s safest. Indeed, the Navy has not lost a submarine in over five decades. The tragic sinking of one Navy submarine in the early 1960s, however, stands as a major blemish on the face of an otherwise sterling safet... read more
After Merkel the Trans-Atlantic Relationship Will Be More Important Than Ever
*Richard Giragosian* *EU-Russia Relations, * A new U.S.-German geopolitical parity is both probable and possible, despite the divergence of interests over the German-Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Even before the departure of German chancellor Angela Merkel from office, an intense focus on her legacy is well underway. After her sixteen years of sober leadership, such a premature discourse is natural. Yet normal or not, the real focus should be less about her past legacy and more about the future, especially in terms of the pivotal position of Germany for European-Russian ... read more
Is South Korea Truly a ‘Middle Power’?
*Gilbert Rozman* *South Korea, Asia* In the Indo-Pacific region, it is postulated that South Korea, Australia, and Indonesia (or even ASEAN) could join hands and impact Sino-U.S. relations. There is no sign of this nor any reason to think that shared middle power interests would outweigh the much stronger pull of the great powers. A middle power is a state that has the capabilities to exert influence, at least at a regional level, and relationships with great powers that allow it to utilize these capabilities. It would be a mistake to assume that this gives the state leverage to... read more
Russia's Spy Submarine Is One of a Kind (And a Complete Mystery)
*Caleb Larson* *Russian Navy, * Perhaps no other Russian submarine has elicited as much speculation as Russia’s Losharik submarine, alternatively known by its hull number AS-31. It has more than a few unique abilities — let’s take a closer look. Perhaps no other Russian submarine has elicited as much speculation as Russia’s Losharik submarine, alternatively known by its hull number AS-31. It has more than a few unique abilities — let’s take a closer look. *One of a Kind* The Losharik is arguably one of Russia’s most advanced submarine designs. Intended to conduct deepwater opera... read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
Mind’s Eye
The blog post only contains open-source information. There is concern, with ample cause for concern, that Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) programs will be focused on the American domestic population now that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has openly stated that white Americans are the greatest threat to the […] The post Mind’s Eye appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Eight South American countries recognize trans rights; 5 allow marriage
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - LGBT citizenship in South America is made up of contrasts: there are countries recognizing trans identity but not accepting same-sex marriage. The reverse does not exist. Moreover, gender identity is better regarded by legislators than same-sex marriage. In Bolivia, Peru, and Chile, trans people have their gender and name respected, […] The post Eight South American countries recognize trans rights; 5 allow marriage appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Covert Geopolitics20 hours ago
COVID Cases Are Surging in the Most-Vaxxed Countries, Not in the Least-Vaxxed
Dr. Robert Malone, who pioneered the mRNA vaccine technology is concerned that the countries with the smallest percentage of their population vaccinated have the fewest number of new Covid cases. Countries with the largest percentages of population vaccinated have surging numbers of new Covid cases. See this, this and this. Dr. Malone shares his calculations … Continue reading COVID Cases Are Surging in the Most-Vaxxed Countries, Not in the Least-Vaxxed → read more
The Duran20 hours ago
How I came to realize I am a racist [Video]
A few weeks ago, I came to realize that I needed to make an admission to the general public. I was not sure how to do this because I was sure it would be very unpopular at face value, because very few people read beyond the headlines. However, there is no better way to state […] read more
Federalist Papers Volume 6, # 61 to 70
*Link to Volume 6 of the Federalist Papers* *https://guides.loc.gov/federalist-papers/text-61-70* read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil’s Vale, Ambev, Santander, TC and Armac IPO’s results out this week
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - B3 São Paulo stock exchange will have a full week with Q2 results season picking up and IPO filings and debuts of at least 7 companies over the coming days: Armac, TC (ex-TradersClub), Brisanet, Unifique, Clearsale, AgroGalaxy and Livetech. Vale (VALE3) on Wednesday, July 28, will release its Q2 results […] The post Brazil’s Vale, Ambev, Santander, TC and Armac IPO’s results out this week appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Need To Know21 hours ago
CDC to Withdraw PCR Test Because it Cannot Distinguish Between Covid and Flu
While cases of COVID-19 soared nationwide, hospitalizations and deaths caused by influenza dropped. There were only 646 deaths relating to the flu among adults reported in 2020, whereas in 2019 the CDC estimated that between 24,000 and 62,000 people died from influenza-related illnesses. read more
Need To Know21 hours ago
Study Shows Dandelion-Leaf Extract Blocks Covid Spike Proteins from Causing Harm
A German university study reported that water-based dandelion extract from the common dandelion can block spike proteins from binding to the ACE2 cell surface receptors in human lung and kidney cells. read more
Need To Know21 hours ago
10 Reasons to Question if the 2020 Election was Fraudulent
Evidence of election fraud includes: eyewitness testimony, visual evidence such as total votes counted for Trump dropping on live television, statistical anomalies that indicate criminal fraud, expert testimony, credible proponents, unconstitutional changes in election laws, and more... read more
Need To Know21 hours ago
The FBI is Accused of Engineering the Kidnapping of Michigan Governor Whitmer
The FBI used at least 12 confidential informants to entrap six patsies in a manufactured kidnapping plot that was used to sway the 2020 election. The FBI assembled the key plotters, encouraged the group's anti-government feelings, and even gave its members military-style training. read more
Need To Know22 hours ago
Australian Leaders Blast Pro-Freedom Protesters as ‘Filthy, Disgusting and Selfish’
A strike force is asking for people to bring forward any video footage of the protests. Over the course of the pandemic, the country of 26 million has recorded just 916 total deaths. read more
THE GREAT DELUSION IS COMING… And Physicists Are Now Wondering If “Aliens” Are Emanating From Parallel Universes As Described In The Bible
THE GREAT DELUSION IS COMING… And Physicists Are Now Wondering If “Aliens” Are Emanating From Parallel Universes As Described In The Bible by SkyWatch Editor, https://www.skywatchtv.com/ It’s possible that E.T. is calling from another universe, a new paper argues. It’s one thing to look for life elsewhere in the universe. But why stop there? What … read more
naked capitalism20 hours ago
Hubert Horan: The Airline Industry Collapse Part 7 – Domestic U.S. Travel Picks Up but International Demand Remains Crippled
Hurbert Horan explains how major airline operators are still engaging in magical thinking. read more
War News Updates20 hours ago
American SUVs Are Now Bigger Than The Tanks That Fought In World War II
An analysis of America's most popular trucks and SUVs shows they now rival the dimensions of the World War II tanks American auto makers once helped build. American trucks and SUVs have gotten bigger over the years, and pickup trucks in particular are the most popular, with the Ford F150, Chevrolet Silverado and the Dodge Ram 1500 the best selling for 2020. All three are longer than the 1942 vintage M4 Sherman *Daily Mail*:* Road warriors: How American SUVs are now bigger than the TANKS that fought in World War II* * As American pickups and SUVs increase in size, they have grow... read more
Adrienne's Corner20 hours ago
Who Do You Trust?...
* NO ONE!* *It is no longer possible to trust anyone.* *(Apologies to English teachers everywhere, but "W**hom do you Trust" would have sounded weird for the title of a TV show.)* Where have I been? Several months ago I twigged to the horror of what is really going on, not only in this country, but the entire world. I was left speechless. Frankly, I am still almost completely speechless, and really have nothing left to say on any of the craziness going on. Those who have emailed me and not received a response (you know who you are), I apologize. It became impossible for me to ... read more
Mars InSight: Mission Unveils Surprising Secrets of Red Planet’s Interior – New Research
*Anna Horleston, Jessica Irving* *Outer Space, * Our new understanding of the Martian interior is part of a new era of planetary seismology, more than fifty years since the Apollo missions landed seismometers on the Moon. We may have walked on the Moon and sent probes across the solar system, but we know very little about what’s going on inside other planets. Now, for the first time, we have been able to view the interior of one, thanks to Nasa’s Mars InSight probe. The probe, which landed in 2018, is equipped with a solar-powered lander bristling with equipment, including a sei... read more
naked capitalism20 hours ago
Beware of World Economic Forum/Gates UN Food Systems Summit Trojan Horse
The Gates Foundation and the WEF are steamrolling normal UN processes as part of a campaign to discredit sound agroecology practices. read more

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